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A Study of Zoledronic Acid in the Prevention of Cancer Therapy-induced Bone Loss

Primary Purpose

Primary Hormone Receptor Negative Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Women

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
Germany
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Zoledronic Acid
Placebo
Sponsored by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Primary Hormone Receptor Negative Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Women focused on measuring Breast Cancer, premenopausal, Bone Mineral density, Cancer therapy induced bone loss, zoledronic acid

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Female patients with histologically confirmed incident invasive breast cancer (T1-4) with no evidence of regional lymph node metastasis (N0) or distant metastasis (M0) and after complete primary tumor resection and axillary lymph node dissection less than 90 days before start of study drug treatment. Hormone receptor status is negative Patient is premenopausal (spontaneous and regular menses with premenopausal estradiol levels (>10ng/dL) Patient receives adjuvant standard chemotherapy with approved cytotoxic chemotherapeutic drugs (e.g. AC 4-6 cycles) (prior neoadjuvant CT is allowed) Bone density at study entry > -2.5 T-Score Exclusion Criteria: Prior treatment with bisphosphonates and estrogens or treatments for osteoporosis in addition to calcium and vitamin D Severe physical or psychological concomitant diseases and other known concurrent, severe medical disorder jeopardizing the life of the patient in the immediate future (e.g., myocardial infarction in previous six months, angina pectoris despite treatment, uncontrolled severe arterial hypertension, progressive cardiac or respiratory failure) Known hypersensitivity to bisphosphonates Abnormal renal function Current active dental problems including infection of the teeth or jawbone (maxilla or mandibular); dental or fixture trauma, or a current or prior diagnosis of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), of exposed bone in the mouth, or of slow healing after dental procedures and recent (within 6 weeks) or planned dental or jaw surgery (e.g. extraction, implants)

Sites / Locations

  • Novartis Investigative Site

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Zoledronic Acid

Placebo

Arm Description

Patients randomized into the Zometa arm received a total of 8 study drug infusions which were applied every 3 months. Patients received treatment for 24 months every 3 months.

Patients randomized into the Placebo Arm received a total of 8 placebo infusions which were applied every 3 months. Patients received treatment for 24 months every 3 months.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Measured by DXA at Lumbar Spine (L2-L4) Between Baseline and 24 Months.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Measured by QUS at os Calcis and Phalanges After 24 Months
Course of Biochemical Markers of Bone Turn Over (FSH, Estradiol (E2), Osteocalcin, PINP, Procollagene-I-peptid, Deoxypyridinoline in Serum)
Pathologic Fractures During 24 Month
Development of Metastases as Assessed by X-ray, CT, or MRI During 24 Months and During 60 Months

Full Information

First Posted
May 31, 2006
Last Updated
November 17, 2014
Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00333229
Brief Title
A Study of Zoledronic Acid in the Prevention of Cancer Therapy-induced Bone Loss
Official Title
Influence of Zoledronic Acid on Bone Mineral Density and Bone Ultrasonometry in Premenopausal Women With Hormone Receptor Negative Breast Cancer and Adjuvant Chemotherapeutic Treatment
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 2014
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
Due to rare patient population, planned number of patients could not be recruited in a reasonable timeframe. Recruitment was stopped prematurely.
Study Start Date
March 2006 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2013 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 2013 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Breast cancer and osteoporosis are two of the most frequent diseases in women. Estrogen may be associated with bone loss and the risk of breast cancer because of its potent effects on the mitotic activity of breast epithelium and on bone turnover. This study is will assess the safety and efficacy of Zoledronic acid 4 mg, given every 3 months over 24 months, in improving bone mineral density in premenopausal women with hormone receptor negative breast cancer and adjuvant chemotherapeutic treatment compared to placebo. This study is not recruiting patients in the United States.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Primary Hormone Receptor Negative Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Women
Keywords
Breast Cancer, premenopausal, Bone Mineral density, Cancer therapy induced bone loss, zoledronic acid

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
11 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Zoledronic Acid
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients randomized into the Zometa arm received a total of 8 study drug infusions which were applied every 3 months. Patients received treatment for 24 months every 3 months.
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Patients randomized into the Placebo Arm received a total of 8 placebo infusions which were applied every 3 months. Patients received treatment for 24 months every 3 months.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Zoledronic Acid
Intervention Description
4 mg zoledronic acid in 5 mL concentrate solution. Plastic vials.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Matching Placebo
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Measured by DXA at Lumbar Spine (L2-L4) Between Baseline and 24 Months.
Time Frame
24 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Measured by QUS at os Calcis and Phalanges After 24 Months
Time Frame
2 years
Title
Course of Biochemical Markers of Bone Turn Over (FSH, Estradiol (E2), Osteocalcin, PINP, Procollagene-I-peptid, Deoxypyridinoline in Serum)
Time Frame
2 years
Title
Pathologic Fractures During 24 Month
Time Frame
2 years
Title
Development of Metastases as Assessed by X-ray, CT, or MRI During 24 Months and During 60 Months
Time Frame
2 years

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Female patients with histologically confirmed incident invasive breast cancer (T1-4) with no evidence of regional lymph node metastasis (N0) or distant metastasis (M0) and after complete primary tumor resection and axillary lymph node dissection less than 90 days before start of study drug treatment. Hormone receptor status is negative Patient is premenopausal (spontaneous and regular menses with premenopausal estradiol levels (>10ng/dL) Patient receives adjuvant standard chemotherapy with approved cytotoxic chemotherapeutic drugs (e.g. AC 4-6 cycles) (prior neoadjuvant CT is allowed) Bone density at study entry > -2.5 T-Score Exclusion Criteria: Prior treatment with bisphosphonates and estrogens or treatments for osteoporosis in addition to calcium and vitamin D Severe physical or psychological concomitant diseases and other known concurrent, severe medical disorder jeopardizing the life of the patient in the immediate future (e.g., myocardial infarction in previous six months, angina pectoris despite treatment, uncontrolled severe arterial hypertension, progressive cardiac or respiratory failure) Known hypersensitivity to bisphosphonates Abnormal renal function Current active dental problems including infection of the teeth or jawbone (maxilla or mandibular); dental or fixture trauma, or a current or prior diagnosis of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), of exposed bone in the mouth, or of slow healing after dental procedures and recent (within 6 weeks) or planned dental or jaw surgery (e.g. extraction, implants)
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Organizational Affiliation
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Official's Role
Study Director
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Organizational Affiliation
Novartis Pharmeceuticals
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Marburg
ZIP/Postal Code
35043
Country
Germany

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Links:
URL
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A Study of Zoledronic Acid in the Prevention of Cancer Therapy-induced Bone Loss

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